CVE-2009-4230
CVE-2009-4230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruven Pillay Iipimage Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ruven Pillay Iipimage Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in src/Task.cc in the FastCGI program in IIPImage Server before 0.9.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors associated with crafted arguments to the (1) RGN::run, (2) JTLS::run, or (3) SHD::run function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4230?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in src/Task.cc in the FastCGI program in IIPImage Server before 0.9.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors associated with crafted arguments to the (1) RGN::run, (2) JTLS::run, or (3) SHD::run function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4230?
- CVE-2009-4230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4230 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4230?
- CVE-2009-4230 primarily affects Ruven Pillay Iipimage Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4230?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-4230 published?
- CVE-2009-4230 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://freshmeat.net/projects/iipimage/releases/309013
- http://iipimage.sourceforge.net/blog/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37565
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:ruven_pillay:iipimage_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ruven_pillay:iipimage_server:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ruven_pillay:iipimage_server:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ruven_pillay:iipimage_server:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ruven_pillay:iipimage_server:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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